To help our virtual bee run a little more smoothly, we will be implementing the following rules. I hope everyone is in agreement with them. I speak with tongue in cheek since I have not been fully committed to the program this past year. These rules are directed more to me than anyone else. I apologize for the lack of commitment after starting this group. I will just say that I hope I never have another year like last year!
Here are the things that make things run more smoother.
1. Commitments
We should all have a strong commitment to making beautiful quilt squares for each other. Our squares should be finished by the last day of each month. If this cannot be achieved due to circumstances beyond your control, please notify me so that I can let the recipient know when to expect the square.
We should turn in a square that is neatly sewn, following the instructions/guidelines of the recipient regarding square size, color theme, type of quilting, etc. Our quilt pieces should show our best sewing talent. Help can be provided on any pattern by each of us in a group. Please reach out if there is a particular problem.
2. Tutorials/Piece of the Month
All tutorials should be posted no later than the 5th day of the month. Please notify me if this will be a problem. We might be able to do some switching around.
Please make tutorials as clear as possible. Sew your square using your tutorial to make certain all group members can follow it.
Please be very specific about the materials that you want (white on white background vs. plain white background) so that your squares are coordinated and go together when it is time to piece your quilt. Be very specific about complimentary colors that you would like. Please show examples of the colors or theme that you are asking for.
If your square requires more material than the norm (12 x 12) you may want to provide it yourself. The quilting bee should not be an expensive hobby for anyone. If you have specific material quality, specific colors, etc., you should think about providing them to the group. Otherwise we should be able to go to our scrap pieces to build your square.
If anyone requires help producing a tutorial, please contact me or one of the other group members. Everyone is happy to help out.
3. Communication
We need to have all communication taking place on one venue. The facebook group is going to be discontinued and the blog will be our source of communication.
Everyone should post their finished square (picture and a few words) before the end of the month. Everyone wants to see all the creativity.
Everyone is encouraged to share other projects on the blog. We can all use a little inspiration. Your other projects can be anything you are doing. It doesn't have to be about quilting only.
Everyone should post a picture of the finished project. We will all be excited to see how you pieced all the squares. Don't let the pieces be dust collectors, let them become beautiful works of art that can be used or displayed.
4. Delivery of Squares
Everyone should deliver squares promptly after they are finished. No one should have to wait more than 15 days after their month. There will be some expense in shipping/mailing squares to those members that do not reside in the Little Rock area. If we all communicate, we could probably cut the expenses by doing one packet for mail out.
5. If you want to provide materials for your square, please plan to have the material in every one's hand by the 5th of the month.
Please let me know if you are all comfortable with these guidelines and are ready to commit to a great 2012!
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